F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
Key
F#
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
F#m · B · A · E
Yo Oughta Know Chords – Guitar
Alanis Morissette’s iconic 1995 breakup anthem of raw anger and betrayal. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F#.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a pick and strum aggressively to match the song’s intense energy.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
F# C#
I want you to know that I’m happy for you
B F#
I wish nothing but the best for you both
F# C#
An older version of me
B F#
Is she perverted like me?
F# C#
Would she go down on you in a theater?
B F#
Does she speak eloquently?
F#
And would she have your baby?
C# B F#
I’m sure she’d make a really excellent mother
Chorus
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
Verse 2
F# C#
And I’m here to remind you
B F#
Of the mess you left when you went away
F#
It’s not fair to deny me
C# B
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
F#
You, you, you oughta know
Chorus
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
Bridge
C# B
And I’m here to remind you
F# C#
Of the mess you left when you went away
B
It’s not fair to deny me
F# C#
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
B
You, you, you oughta know
Verse 3
F# C#
I want you to know that I’m happy for you
B F#
I wish nothing but the best for you both
F# C#
An older version of me
B F#
Is she perverted like me?
F# C#
Would she go down on you in a theater?
B F#
Does she speak eloquently?
F#
And would she have your baby?
C# B F#
I’m sure she’d make a really excellent mother
Chorus
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
Outro
F# C#
And I’m here to remind you
B F#
Of the mess you left when you went away
F#
It’s not fair to deny me
C# B
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
F#
You, you, you oughta know
F# C#
‘Cause you seemed so moved by me, so affected
B F#
Did you forget about me, Mr. Duplicity?
F# C#
I hate to bug you in the middle of dinner
B F#
It was a slap in the face how quickly I was replaced
F# C#
Are you thinking of me when you fuck her?
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
F# C#
And I’m here to remind you
B F#
Of the mess you left when you went away
F#
It’s not fair to deny me
C# B
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
F#
And you oughta know
F#
You oughta know
F#
You oughta know
Practice tip: Master the F# to C# to B chord progression changes, as they form the core of the song’s tension; use a capo on the 2nd fret and play E, A, and G#m shapes if the F# barre chord is too challenging.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Yo Oughta Know"?
You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: F#m, B, A and E.
Is "Yo Oughta Know" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of F#, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Yo Oughta Know" in?
It is in the key of F#.
Who wrote "Yo Oughta Know"?
It was written by Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard, and released in 1995.
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
Key
F#
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
F#m · B · A · E
Yo Oughta Know Chords – Ukulele
Alanis Morissette’s iconic 1995 breakup anthem of raw anger and betrayal. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F#.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a pick and strum aggressively to match the song’s intense energy.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
F# C#
I want you to know that I’m happy for you
B F#
I wish nothing but the best for you both
F# C#
An older version of me
B F#
Is she perverted like me?
F# C#
Would she go down on you in a theater?
B F#
Does she speak eloquently?
F#
And would she have your baby?
C# B F#
I’m sure she’d make a really excellent mother
Chorus
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
Verse 2
F# C#
And I’m here to remind you
B F#
Of the mess you left when you went away
F#
It’s not fair to deny me
C# B
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
F#
You, you, you oughta know
Chorus
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
Bridge
C# B
And I’m here to remind you
F# C#
Of the mess you left when you went away
B
It’s not fair to deny me
F# C#
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
B
You, you, you oughta know
Verse 3
F# C#
I want you to know that I’m happy for you
B F#
I wish nothing but the best for you both
F# C#
An older version of me
B F#
Is she perverted like me?
F# C#
Would she go down on you in a theater?
B F#
Does she speak eloquently?
F#
And would she have your baby?
C# B F#
I’m sure she’d make a really excellent mother
Chorus
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
Outro
F# C#
And I’m here to remind you
B F#
Of the mess you left when you went away
F#
It’s not fair to deny me
C# B
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
F#
You, you, you oughta know
F# C#
‘Cause you seemed so moved by me, so affected
B F#
Did you forget about me, Mr. Duplicity?
F# C#
I hate to bug you in the middle of dinner
B F#
It was a slap in the face how quickly I was replaced
F# C#
Are you thinking of me when you fuck her?
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
F# C#
And I’m here to remind you
B F#
Of the mess you left when you went away
F#
It’s not fair to deny me
C# B
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
F#
And you oughta know
F#
You oughta know
F#
You oughta know
Practice tip: Master the F# to C# to B chord progression changes, as they form the core of the song’s tension; use a capo on the 2nd fret and play E, A, and G#m shapes if the F# barre chord is too challenging.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Yo Oughta Know"?
You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: F#m, B, A and E.
Is "Yo Oughta Know" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of F#, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Yo Oughta Know" in?
It is in the key of F#.
Who wrote "Yo Oughta Know"?
It was written by Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard, and released in 1995.
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
Key
F#
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
F#m · B · A · E
Yo Oughta Know Chords – Piano
Alanis Morissette’s iconic 1995 breakup anthem of raw anger and betrayal. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F#.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a pick and strum aggressively to match the song’s intense energy.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
F# C#
I want you to know that I’m happy for you
B F#
I wish nothing but the best for you both
F# C#
An older version of me
B F#
Is she perverted like me?
F# C#
Would she go down on you in a theater?
B F#
Does she speak eloquently?
F#
And would she have your baby?
C# B F#
I’m sure she’d make a really excellent mother
Chorus
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
Verse 2
F# C#
And I’m here to remind you
B F#
Of the mess you left when you went away
F#
It’s not fair to deny me
C# B
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
F#
You, you, you oughta know
Chorus
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
Bridge
C# B
And I’m here to remind you
F# C#
Of the mess you left when you went away
B
It’s not fair to deny me
F# C#
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
B
You, you, you oughta know
Verse 3
F# C#
I want you to know that I’m happy for you
B F#
I wish nothing but the best for you both
F# C#
An older version of me
B F#
Is she perverted like me?
F# C#
Would she go down on you in a theater?
B F#
Does she speak eloquently?
F#
And would she have your baby?
C# B F#
I’m sure she’d make a really excellent mother
Chorus
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
Outro
F# C#
And I’m here to remind you
B F#
Of the mess you left when you went away
F#
It’s not fair to deny me
C# B
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
F#
You, you, you oughta know
F# C#
‘Cause you seemed so moved by me, so affected
B F#
Did you forget about me, Mr. Duplicity?
F# C#
I hate to bug you in the middle of dinner
B F#
It was a slap in the face how quickly I was replaced
F# C#
Are you thinking of me when you fuck her?
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
F# C#
And I’m here to remind you
B F#
Of the mess you left when you went away
F#
It’s not fair to deny me
C# B
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
F#
And you oughta know
F#
You oughta know
F#
You oughta know
Practice tip: Master the F# to C# to B chord progression changes, as they form the core of the song’s tension; use a capo on the 2nd fret and play E, A, and G#m shapes if the F# barre chord is too challenging.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Yo Oughta Know"?
You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: F#m, B, A and E.
Is "Yo Oughta Know" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of F#, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Yo Oughta Know" in?
It is in the key of F#.
Who wrote "Yo Oughta Know"?
It was written by Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard, and released in 1995.
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
Key
F#
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
F#m · B · A · E
Yo Oughta Know Chords – Banjo
Alanis Morissette’s iconic 1995 breakup anthem of raw anger and betrayal. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F#.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a pick and strum aggressively to match the song’s intense energy.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
F# C#
I want you to know that I’m happy for you
B F#
I wish nothing but the best for you both
F# C#
An older version of me
B F#
Is she perverted like me?
F# C#
Would she go down on you in a theater?
B F#
Does she speak eloquently?
F#
And would she have your baby?
C# B F#
I’m sure she’d make a really excellent mother
Chorus
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
Verse 2
F# C#
And I’m here to remind you
B F#
Of the mess you left when you went away
F#
It’s not fair to deny me
C# B
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
F#
You, you, you oughta know
Chorus
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
Bridge
C# B
And I’m here to remind you
F# C#
Of the mess you left when you went away
B
It’s not fair to deny me
F# C#
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
B
You, you, you oughta know
Verse 3
F# C#
I want you to know that I’m happy for you
B F#
I wish nothing but the best for you both
F# C#
An older version of me
B F#
Is she perverted like me?
F# C#
Would she go down on you in a theater?
B F#
Does she speak eloquently?
F#
And would she have your baby?
C# B F#
I’m sure she’d make a really excellent mother
Chorus
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
Outro
F# C#
And I’m here to remind you
B F#
Of the mess you left when you went away
F#
It’s not fair to deny me
C# B
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
F#
You, you, you oughta know
F# C#
‘Cause you seemed so moved by me, so affected
B F#
Did you forget about me, Mr. Duplicity?
F# C#
I hate to bug you in the middle of dinner
B F#
It was a slap in the face how quickly I was replaced
F# C#
Are you thinking of me when you fuck her?
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
F# C#
And I’m here to remind you
B F#
Of the mess you left when you went away
F#
It’s not fair to deny me
C# B
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
F#
And you oughta know
F#
You oughta know
F#
You oughta know
Practice tip: Master the F# to C# to B chord progression changes, as they form the core of the song’s tension; use a capo on the 2nd fret and play E, A, and G#m shapes if the F# barre chord is too challenging.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Yo Oughta Know"?
You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: F#m, B, A and E.
Is "Yo Oughta Know" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of F#, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Yo Oughta Know" in?
It is in the key of F#.
Who wrote "Yo Oughta Know"?
It was written by Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard, and released in 1995.
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
Key
F#
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
F#m · B · A · E
Yo Oughta Know Chords – Mandolin
Alanis Morissette’s iconic 1995 breakup anthem of raw anger and betrayal. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F#.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a pick and strum aggressively to match the song’s intense energy.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
F# C#
I want you to know that I’m happy for you
B F#
I wish nothing but the best for you both
F# C#
An older version of me
B F#
Is she perverted like me?
F# C#
Would she go down on you in a theater?
B F#
Does she speak eloquently?
F#
And would she have your baby?
C# B F#
I’m sure she’d make a really excellent mother
Chorus
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
Verse 2
F# C#
And I’m here to remind you
B F#
Of the mess you left when you went away
F#
It’s not fair to deny me
C# B
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
F#
You, you, you oughta know
Chorus
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
Bridge
C# B
And I’m here to remind you
F# C#
Of the mess you left when you went away
B
It’s not fair to deny me
F# C#
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
B
You, you, you oughta know
Verse 3
F# C#
I want you to know that I’m happy for you
B F#
I wish nothing but the best for you both
F# C#
An older version of me
B F#
Is she perverted like me?
F# C#
Would she go down on you in a theater?
B F#
Does she speak eloquently?
F#
And would she have your baby?
C# B F#
I’m sure she’d make a really excellent mother
Chorus
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
Outro
F# C#
And I’m here to remind you
B F#
Of the mess you left when you went away
F#
It’s not fair to deny me
C# B
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
F#
You, you, you oughta know
F# C#
‘Cause you seemed so moved by me, so affected
B F#
Did you forget about me, Mr. Duplicity?
F# C#
I hate to bug you in the middle of dinner
B F#
It was a slap in the face how quickly I was replaced
F# C#
Are you thinking of me when you fuck her?
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
F# C#
And I’m here to remind you
B F#
Of the mess you left when you went away
F#
It’s not fair to deny me
C# B
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
F#
And you oughta know
F#
You oughta know
F#
You oughta know
Practice tip: Master the F# to C# to B chord progression changes, as they form the core of the song’s tension; use a capo on the 2nd fret and play E, A, and G#m shapes if the F# barre chord is too challenging.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Yo Oughta Know"?
You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: F#m, B, A and E.
Is "Yo Oughta Know" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of F#, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Yo Oughta Know" in?
It is in the key of F#.
Who wrote "Yo Oughta Know"?
It was written by Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard, and released in 1995.
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
Key
F#
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
F#m · B · A · E
Yo Oughta Know Chords – Harmonica
Alanis Morissette’s iconic 1995 breakup anthem of raw anger and betrayal. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F#.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a pick and strum aggressively to match the song’s intense energy.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
F# C#
I want you to know that I’m happy for you
B F#
I wish nothing but the best for you both
F# C#
An older version of me
B F#
Is she perverted like me?
F# C#
Would she go down on you in a theater?
B F#
Does she speak eloquently?
F#
And would she have your baby?
C# B F#
I’m sure she’d make a really excellent mother
Chorus
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
Verse 2
F# C#
And I’m here to remind you
B F#
Of the mess you left when you went away
F#
It’s not fair to deny me
C# B
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
F#
You, you, you oughta know
Chorus
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
Bridge
C# B
And I’m here to remind you
F# C#
Of the mess you left when you went away
B
It’s not fair to deny me
F# C#
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
B
You, you, you oughta know
Verse 3
F# C#
I want you to know that I’m happy for you
B F#
I wish nothing but the best for you both
F# C#
An older version of me
B F#
Is she perverted like me?
F# C#
Would she go down on you in a theater?
B F#
Does she speak eloquently?
F#
And would she have your baby?
C# B F#
I’m sure she’d make a really excellent mother
Chorus
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
Outro
F# C#
And I’m here to remind you
B F#
Of the mess you left when you went away
F#
It’s not fair to deny me
C# B
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
F#
You, you, you oughta know
F# C#
‘Cause you seemed so moved by me, so affected
B F#
Did you forget about me, Mr. Duplicity?
F# C#
I hate to bug you in the middle of dinner
B F#
It was a slap in the face how quickly I was replaced
F# C#
Are you thinking of me when you fuck her?
C# B F#
‘Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn’t able
C# B F#
To make it enough for you to be open wide, no
C# B
And every time you speak her name
F# C#
Does she know how you told me you’d hold me
B
Until you died, ’til you died
F#
But you’re still alive
F# C#
And I’m here to remind you
B F#
Of the mess you left when you went away
F#
It’s not fair to deny me
C# B
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
F#
And you oughta know
F#
You oughta know
F#
You oughta know
Practice tip: Master the F# to C# to B chord progression changes, as they form the core of the song’s tension; use a capo on the 2nd fret and play E, A, and G#m shapes if the F# barre chord is too challenging.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Yo Oughta Know"?
You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: F#m, B, A and E.
Is "Yo Oughta Know" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of F#, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Yo Oughta Know" in?
It is in the key of F#.
Who wrote "Yo Oughta Know"?
It was written by Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard, and released in 1995.